Maryknoll Mission Archives centralizes, collects, organizes, preserves, protects, and makes available for research the legacy of Maryknoll’s participation in the worldwide mission of the Church.
We have made it into the month of February! That’s right, the second month of the year has begun and we are moving forward into the New Year at whatever pace each one of us chooses to push through the cold. Though beautiful winter scenes can accompany this lovely...
The Maryknoll Sisters' connection to mainland China began in 1921, when the first six Sisters began their mission life in Yeungkong (Yangjiang). But by 1952, no Sisters remained. The Communist government made it too dangerous for their work to continue. However, in...
By December 1918, the first four Maryknoller missioners sent overseas had arrived at their destination in China. Once they settled in, I can only imagine what they were thinking and feeling about what lay ahead of them. Luckily, we have a copy of a letter written by...
Here you will find our catalog containing detailed descriptions (AKA finding aids) of our archives collections. These collections hold primary sources documenting the lives, mission work, culture, and history of the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and Maryknoll Lay Missioners.
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